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Sexual health

Sexual health is more than birth control and protecting yourself
from sexually transmitted diseases – it's about making positive
choices for both you and your partner.

Understanding sexual health

According to the Health Protection Agency, more than a third of
new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are in young people
aged 16 to 24. As students are within this high-risk group it is
important to understand student
sexual health. You may find the sexual health
self-assessment tool helpful in finding out if you are putting
your health at risk.

Contraception

Whether you’re single or in a new
relationship, the message is clear: if you’re sexually active,
the best way to reduce the likelihood of getting an
STI is to
always use contraception.